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Global heat waves could become ‘new normal’ without swift action: experts"No more hesitancy, no more excuses, no more waiting for others to move first. There is simply no more time for that," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.WeatherJul 28, 2023
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G20 environment ministers to meet amid record heat. Can Canada lead the way?The meeting comes just days after Canada became the first G20 country to roll out a plan to phase out 'inefficient' fossil fuel subsidies.CanadaJul 27, 2023
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Combo of extreme heat, air pollution may increase risk of deadly heart attack: studyDuring a two-day heat wave, the likelihood of a fatal heart attack increased by 18 per cent when temperatures ranged between 28 C and 37 C.HealthJul 26, 2023
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July heat waves in U.S., Europe ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change: expertsSeveral climate scientists say this month's heat is likely the hottest Earth has been in about 120,000 years, easily the hottest of human civilization.WeatherJul 25, 2023
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Quebec farmers improve soil as water supply becomes less reliable amid climate changeSouthern Quebec appears to be awash in water, but farmers say dry spells and heat waves are increasingly drying out the ground and threatening their crops.EnvironmentOct 27, 2022
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Most of Ontario under heat warnings as province set to get hot and humid this weekThe heat warnings stretch from Kenora to North Bay, with temperatures expected to hit 30 C and feel more like 36 C with humidity Monday and possibly Tuesday.WeatherJul 18, 2022
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Extreme heat emergencies to be added to B.C. alert systemThe province has been under intense pressure to act after the BC Coroners Service concluded 595 people died from “heat-related deaths” in between June 18 and Aug. 12, 2021.EnvironmentJun 6, 2022
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How TV news meteorologists are uniquely positioned to engage us on climate changeTV news meteorologists are experts at forecasting the weather, but as trusted science communicators, they’re also a resource when it comes to engaging the public on climate change.EnvironmentMay 13, 2022
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New climate report warns Kingston, Belleville at risk of extreme heatA new climate change report from Waterloo University warns Kingston and Belleville are vulnerable to extreme heat.CanadaApr 22, 2022
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Why the fall foliage looks less vibrant this year in southern OntarioThe leaves' colour turn came late, and the hues were less saturated this year. Experts point partly to climate change and say more muted falls could be in store.CanadaNov 13, 2021
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